Rear light indicators
#1
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Rear light indicators
So I get that the dash indicator light (when lights are on) is supposed to mean a bulb is out, in this case a rear bulb. However I don't see any bulbs out, even with a weight on the brake pedal to test those too.
Does the indicator ever mean pending failure or is there really a bulb out and I just don't see it? Mine comes on when I tap the brakes (to shift out of park) whether lights are on or not, then it stays on until I shut off.
Does the indicator ever mean pending failure or is there really a bulb out and I just don't see it? Mine comes on when I tap the brakes (to shift out of park) whether lights are on or not, then it stays on until I shut off.
#2
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in this case a rear bulb. However I don't see any bulbs out, even with a weight on the brake pedal to test those too.
Does the indicator ever mean pending failure or is there really a bulb out and I just don't see it? Mine comes on when I tap the brakes (to shift out of park) whether lights are on or not.
Does the indicator ever mean pending failure or is there really a bulb out and I just don't see it? Mine comes on when I tap the brakes (to shift out of park) whether lights are on or not.
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+1 and change both lamps, even if they're lit. Mine were lit, but they looked dark like they were burnt or something. After changing both lamps, the trouble light went out. Evidently, the lamp resistance changes over time and kicks the trouble light on.
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I have checked, rechecked and checked again. There is no light out back there.
#7
Even if the lamps are working, the internal resistance may have changed, which forces the tail light indicator light on. Some have corrected it by replacing the high mount brake light bulbs, as PD suggested. I would try changing them first, even if they still appear to be good.
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